Chip

GlobalWafers to invest $5 billion in the U.S. wafer production as new fabs from Intel, Samsung Foundry, and TSMC loom.

TSMC will reportedly increase chip prices by another 6% in 2023, which is less than earlier rumors indicated. This will help with expanding its foundry locations and capacities.

TSMC's work on its brand-new, Phoenix, Arizona semiconductor manufacturing facilities are advancing at an incredible pace, with tumbleweeds being replaced by factory shells in just six months.

Intel's Magdeburg, Germany mega site will have two fabs producing Intel 20A and better chips for Intel and its Foundry Services customers. It is expected to be fully operational by 2027.

While the head of Intel and top Samsung execs were obviously talking business, no official statements about the discussions have been published.

Intel has sidestepped some shortages while rivals were heavily impacted, thanks to its innovative approach to substrate processing in Vietnam.

Industry's first 3nm GAAFET chip was demonstrated to Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol.

TSMC will increase the prices by between 5% and 9%, affecting both advanced and mature processes, according to industry insiders.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said in an interview that with tools to make chips in short supply, shortages may continue into 2024.

Hiring difficulties are probably due to a combination of asking US natives to train in Taiwan for up to a year, and the competitive tech labor market in Arizona.